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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.42 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.42 and 99.90 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.42 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.42 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.42 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 47,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,394.56/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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